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L333 DAR

2016 Toyota Corolla

Grey Diesel 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Dec 2026
Tests31 (26 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate83.9%

Mileage

128,069 mi
Last recorded128,069 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2016 Toyota Corolla92,858 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL333 DAR
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

26 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 128,069 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2025 122,413 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2024 119,894 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2024 118,043 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush insert / bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush insert / bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 17 Nov 2023 113,392 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2023 108,742 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2022 107,678 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Nov 2022 95,931 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2021 78,708 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2021 104,658 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 10 Nov 2021 104,658 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Nov 2020 67,196 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2020 100,335 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2020 100,332 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 Nov 2019 57,482 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2019 96,540 miles

Handbrake travel

Odd wheels fitted to front

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Oct 2018 92,508 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2018 92,508 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Oct 2017 88,281 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2017 88,279 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Oct 2016 83,368 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm (3.5.1g)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 16 Oct 2015 78,602 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2014 73,447 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2014 73,447 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 4 Sep 2013 68,388 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Aug 2012 61,808 miles

offside wiper rubber split

Pass 30 Aug 2011 55,479 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 47,805 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 11 Sep 2009 43,132 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 29 Aug 2008 35,142 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 Aug 2007 27,125 miles

How Reliable is the Toyota Corolla?

Based on 4,239,724 MOT tests across 329,089 vehicles.

75.4%
Pass Rate
5,528
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
329,089
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 151,978
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 93,312
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 58,778
position lamp(s) not working 57,990
Brake pipe excessively corroded 51,013
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L333 DAR is a 2016 Toyota Corolla in Grey with a 1,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.9%.

Across all 2016 Toyota Corolla models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.3% with a typical mileage of 92,858 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Toyota Corolla fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 151,978 recorded failures. If you're considering buying L333 DAR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota Corolla typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 10 years old, this Toyota Corolla is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was L333 DAR registered?

L333 DAR is a 2016 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 14 December 2016.

Is L333 DAR safe to buy?

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